I have been targeted at least 3 times …

I have been targeted at least 3 times by this type of scam. Usually I just put the phone down straight away but once when I had a free day I strung them on for an hour or so. Strangely satisfying knowing that while they were talking to me they couldn’t be a danger to others! Well done for writing this article, the more people who know about these scams the better.

Recent comments by Kieron Green

What now for Scotland?It might not have been clear from the article but I am currently undecided in the event of there being a second independence referendum in Scotland. For me a lot will depend on the deals being pursued by both the UK and Scottish Governments with the EU.
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As I said in my piece on the EU referendum though – I am European, so that should give people a good idea of where my heart lies on this.

Numbers of Scotland’s additional support teachers plummetAdditional Support Teachers are qualified teachers. However they have specialised in the complex needs of children with additional support needs. With integration of children into mainstream education it’s vital they get the support they need.
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To give you an idea of the nature of these needs there are children now with severe physical disabilities, Down Syndrome, degenerative brain conditions being taught in mainstream education in Scotland. More frequent are children with autism and dyslexia. With the right support these children, as well as others who need additional support can achieve fantastic things, but this support goes far beyond what a standard classroom teacher would be expected to provide.
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Sometimes additional support teachers work with children in a separate setting complimenting the work of classroom teachers, sometimes alongside, and we shouldn’t forget the additional support needs assistants who are also highly experienced. All work their hardest to make sure every child can achieve their full potential in our schools.

Readers on the EU Referendum: ‘I am European’England and Scotland: Outward looking and friendly? Backward and bigoted? Both nations have had their fair share of each. Before the Union in 1707 there were frequent conflicts and invasions on both sides,and to pretend one nation has the moral high ground. Fortunately we moved on from that, just as Europe as a whole is now.
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Regarding the Empire – this was a product of both Scotland and England, it had moments that can be looked back on with pride, it had moments that will be to our shame for centuries to come. Perhaps it is telling that most former colonies have chosen to remain members of the Commonwealth, not by force but by choice, recognising the shared heritage we have.
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Equally the nation’s of Europe have come together by choice, recognising that together we are stronger and that cooperation is to the benefit of us all.

Readers on the EU Referendum: ‘I am European’Arrangements for temporary administrations when democratically elected governments collapse are commonplace. Sometimes this involves forming governments of national unity, sometimes it means having experienced individuals appointed. Both Greece and Italy have democratically elected governments at present in any case.
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Regarding the financial state of PIGS countries, and in particular Greece, I don’t think anyone would pretend they are a roaring success. However consider what would be the case if they hadn’t had the support of the European Union. These countries have experienced various military coups and juntas, facist dictatorships and authoritarian governments through long periods of the 20th century. Consider how far they have come, and how much more stable Europe has become in the process.
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Is there a danger of a downward spiral of increasing taxes, decreasing public spending, and a collapsing economy. Absolutely. That’s what transitional fund are for though, to encourage economic convergence and to narrow gaps in standards of living and infrastructure across Europe.